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    Titebond 3 Will probably work , if you remove the...

    Titebond 3 Will probably work , if you remove the oil in the pieces.

    And here’s a tip , never use mayonnaise as glue. Yes , it will stick two pieces of bread together….but NOT wood.
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    I had same trouble once. Someone informed me...

    I had same trouble once. Someone informed me that Acetone has OIL in it. If you want to use it , I would then clean the surfaces
    with denatured alcohol.
    Epoxy should not get a lot of...
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    It’s a Pox on your Epoxy ! You need a good...

    It’s a Pox on your Epoxy ! You need a good Gypsy to fix it ! I’m bringing back POX ‘cuz it’s scientific and contains no vile language.
  4. Thread: Bugs !

    by Mel Fulks
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    My guess is the material was just air dried, not...

    My guess is the material was just air dried, not kiln dried.
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    It’s ok Richard , I didn’t understand that...

    It’s ok Richard , I didn’t understand that “Sosrry” word and It’s not in the dictionary.
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    Not a conspiracy theory , just a good...

    Not a conspiracy theory , just a good understanding of home -boy “ my Grampa says the wood around here is the best, I don’t like
    green wood ….when I want GREEN I USE PAINT”. Lot of “...
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    I think a number of woods are played down to...

    I think a number of woods are played down to boost sales of other woods more expensive. I trust what I’ve seen more than some of the
    books, and I think that’s the way of many. That makes for...
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    Green (in color) poplar is pretty durable. Used...

    Green (in color) poplar is pretty durable. Used a lot of it in employments making stuff for exterior use. Some contractors doing
    high grade work, will ask for it , much better than some more...
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    It’s possible that it might have some sap edges. ...

    It’s possible that it might have some sap edges. But I haven’t heard or read about defects. Redwood is soft , I’ve seen it cursed and
    thrown out ‘cuz people didn’t know it was so soft. But….when...
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    Ipe is real good. I have an Ipe deck , don’t...

    Ipe is real good. I have an Ipe deck , don’t remember when I made it. Probably at least 20 years ago. But I wouldn’t put one deck over
    another one without the upper one sloped and covered with...
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    Plywood, covered with light canvas glued down...

    Plywood, covered with light canvas glued down with Titebond 2 or 3 . I prefer 2. Paint it , it will last . Nothing new, goes back to
    at least 1890 s . Was used on wooden ship hulls. Easy to...
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    Make him the ,Head Of Garbage and Refuse...

    Make him the ,Head Of Garbage and Refuse Department, “ Make him an offer he can’t refuse”
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    Beautiful piece ! But what really makes it...

    Beautiful piece ! But what really makes it desirable to all , is it is lean . People used to like deep pieces , now they don’t.
    Lot of them were cut up to make newer stuff.
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    I have worked in big mills with a lot of stock...

    I have worked in big mills with a lot of stock ,some keep air dried because people ask for it.
    Ask them if they are selling some air dried. They will certainly give you an answer.
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    Seen a lot of drawers with wood strips on low...

    Seen a lot of drawers with wood strips on low side . I think they were scared to make the drawers too tight .
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    But, was it kiln dried ? Or just air dried ? ...

    But, was it kiln dried ? Or just air dried ? Some don’t like kiln dried because the color is not as good as air dried.
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    I think they just want you to enjoy the...

    I think they just want you to enjoy the experience ! They follow Martha Stewart’s guidance. Lightning might be a reason, too.
  18. I’ve worked with old timers who always worked...

    I’ve worked with old timers who always worked with air dried walnut. I haven’t forgotten that, because they were always talking about it.
    They never left out the, “ Kiln dried doesn’t have the good...
  19. Thread: MRI Question

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    I had an MRI just ,maybe two weeks ago. They...

    I had an MRI just ,maybe two weeks ago. They were looking for bad stuff ! Why can’t people be more upbeat ? I’m old and
    getting some kind of vertigo. But I would rather crawl than use a...
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    I always liked the window awnings , now they...

    I always liked the window awnings , now they gather ….yawnings. AC cooled down the fad.
  21. Amazon is selling a square ( 6” by 4 and 5/16ths)

    For only $ 461.99 ! Get ‘em while they got ‘em !
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    The gov -ment don’t allow no GOOD Paint . I...

    The gov -ment don’t allow no GOOD Paint . I would use painted canvas covering . Old ,and still works. The canvas soaks up paint
    and becomes stronger, and gives Cush . Some years ahead ….you...
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    MORE great stuff ! Mike , I think some have...

    MORE great stuff ! Mike , I think some have fixed that ‘kickback’ by drilling a hole in the back of the case, That makes for air
    de-compression. I’ve seen it in old furniture.
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    Lot of the old pattern makers vises have been...

    Lot of the old pattern makers vises have been broken. So any of them can break . I was always told to use only enough pressure to
    hold the work. I’ve seen old timers be careful with tightening ...
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    I used a black lawn and garden bag, in 2 ply...

    I used a black lawn and garden bag, in 2 ply mode and enjoyed it all. I enjoy noon marks more, it’s a show every sunny day.
    This town has a 90 foot pyramid noon mark with a special feature . ...
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